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maximios October 7, 2020

1. What originally made you want to study architecture and become an architect? I did not grow up wanting to be an Architect. I do not have any family background in Architecture whatsoever! Coming from a business family and most people in the family in my generation having studied engineering, Management or Commerce, that’s where […]

As global warming and climate change increasingly enter public consciousness and impact public life, sustainability and eco-friendly living ways are emerging. Whether through the increasingly popular zero-waste lifestyle or using renewable energy like solar panels, humanity is continually making micro strides towards a more ecologically conscious way of life. Especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the […]

COVID-19 or coronavirus swept over the world in a matter of months, confining everyone to their homes and forcing a global digital revolution. Its impacts are felt in every facet of society, from an individual’s emotional and social health to the broader consequences felt in the built environment, i.e. in architecture. (Source: The New Yorker) […]

Sustainable architecture is set to be a mainstay of the future of urban planning and India is one of the pioneering nations in this regard. India has placed itself at the center of the global endeavour for more environmentally conscious urban planning while upgrading itself to smart cities. While this is yet to become the […]

Contrary to popular belief, air temperature is just one of many factors that determine thermal comfort indoors. A wide range of environmental and personal factors affect thermal conditions. These include: Air temperature Radiant temperature Air velocity Humidity Uniformity of conditions Clothing Metabolic rate Acclimatization State of health Food and drink availability Having temperature control is […]

Image Courtesy: Wikipedia When the pressures of work drape a stressful environment, man seeks refuge in nature. It is rare for one to visualize an office cabin or a shopping complex as a spot of relaxation. Yet, unfortunately, people spend 80% to 90% of their time indoors, making their errands back and forth from […]

Children spend tangible time within the bounds of the educational institution. Thus, the management needs to strive towards making the teaching-learning environment child-friendly, which equips them physically and mentally to enjoy their journey of learning. Endorsing technologically advanced forms of learning through smartboards and practical studies is good, but not sufficient. It is indeed understandable […]

Builders all over the globe are gravitating towards greener technology methods that can make buildings energy-efficient and sustainable. Homeowners are also showing interest in projects that deploy raw material and construction techniques with a lower carbon footprint and that are not detrimental to the environment. These techniques are being extensively used in modern construction right […]

Just like the heart functions well on the strong foundations of a strong body, the building material plays a very important role in harmonizing the ecology, emotions, and economy of a home. In the webinar hosted by Mr. Kundan Dighe, Head of Product Development, Wienerberger India, on 21st May 2020, he harped on these fundamentals, […]

The push towards green buildings was triggered out of necessity but customers are fast realizing that it will be the best option in the years to come. As the effects of climate change are getting more visible across the globe, developing nations like India are switching to sustainable building engineering. Today, the green building concept […]

The concept of “Green Buildings” in India is still at a very early stage. Adopted on in the early 2000’s The Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) created the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) in the year 2001. However, within just 20 years, the country has gained about 400 crore sq ft, second highest globally, of […]

The last few decades have witnessed rapid urbanization in our country; today more and more people from the rural areas are moving to cities in search of a better life and job opportunities – resulting in insufficient accommodation. It is a truth that crores of people are forced to live in slums; did you know? […]

Indian mammoth railway department has agreed meeting ambitious emission with sustainability targets that was set out during Paris’s conference about climate change the previous year. In accordance to what was set out, Suresh Prabhu the Railway Minister should now balance the commitments with utter profitability. India’s ‘green dreams’ with its railways department has seen a […]

For the past decade, sustainable building has been a buzz word for the construction industry. The idea of sustainable building includes and assimilates a variety of different strategies during the design, construction and operation phases of the building construction. And, the use of green building materials signifies one imperative strategy in the design of a […]

Skyscraper building, for a layman – Very tall, multistoried building. An elaborative definition could be a livable high-rise building which has over 40 floors and is taller than approximately 492 ft. This name first came into use during the 1880s, soon after the first skyscrapers were built, in the United States. Rising out of frames […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) Committee report suggested way back in 1984 that up to 30% of the new and modernized building structures worldwide may be the subject of extreme complaints related to IAQ i.e. indoor air quality. Today, the potential effect of indoor air quality on human health are well documented. On an average, […]

Heard of the term Landfill? We are sure you did! How about the “Bhalswa Landfill”? For those who don’t know, Bhalswa Landfill is India’s largest landfills and almost like a landmark in East Delhi’s Ghazipur area. This 50-feet tall mountain of garbage paints the perfect picture of one being one of the biggest problems plaguing […]

“The Greenest Building Is The One That Is Already Built” – Architect Carl Elefante Undoubtedly, today we can build structures that are extraordinarily sustainable. Once constructed, these amazing structures recycle water, conserve energy, manage waste, and do much more in helping conserve our planet’s natural resources. Simply put, today we are building structures that demand […]

The construction industry is responsible for producing the 2nd largest amount of demolition waste and greenhouse gases (35-40%). The construction phase of the building involves major consumption of energy. In addition to this, amenities like lighting, air conditioning, water heating systems that provide comfort to the building inhabitants consumee enormous amount of energy and add […]

With expressions like Global Warming, Climate Change, Greenhouse Effect, and Sustainability being tossed around the news headlines every single day, an increasing number of people are paying attention to the effects of their own actions. People often connect these expressions to the activities of several industries and manufacturers. But, it’s not just them, we too […]

The Edge, a 40,000m² office building located in the Zuidas business district in Amsterdam. Well, while the Edge didn’t win the tag for the most beautiful building in the world, it did bag 98 out of 100 points from the British rating agency BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology). The Edge is the world’s […]

Water is essential for human life, in fact, it can be considered fuel for humans. Even today, many think its supply is abundant, but to contradict that thought – Water Isn’t A Limitless Resource. More particularly the fresh potable water crucial for human survival is quickly depleting. Did you know? Global water usage continues to […]

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